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E874 BGF

1988 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

74,471 mi
Last recorded74,471 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE874 BGF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2010 74,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 71,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front valance bent and twisted

nearside lower sill damaged

offside front metal brake pipe fitted with non mazde fixing clip but secure

unable to check weld repair because of under seal

Fail 22 May 2009 71,544 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front valance bent and twisted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine over heating

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to check weld repair because of under seal

Fail 15 May 2009 71,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front valance bent and twisted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,136 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 68,281 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 68,242 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 66,088 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 66,288 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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E874 BGF is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 76,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E874 BGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E874 BGF is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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